Movies and TvShows featuring "abstract-film" theme.

Begotten is a surreal and disturbing fantasy horror film that explores ideas of transcendence, self-mutilation, spirituality, and the brutality and violence of existence. It follows a story of a deformed man who is born from the self-insemination of Mother Earth, and the various horrifying and grotesque events that unfold.

In Baghdad, a talented cobbler named Tack dreams of creating magical shoes. Meanwhile, a thief named Zigzag plans to overthrow the kingdom with the help of a wicked sorcerer. When Princess Yum-Yum is kidnapped, Tack and the thief must unite to save her and the entire kingdom.

The Dot and the Line is a romantic short film featuring a dot and a line who fall in love. However, the dot feels insecure because the line is more versatile and flexible. Through personal growth and transformation, the dot learns about self-confidence and ultimately wins the line's heart. This abstract film explores themes of identity, rejection, and unconventional love.

In this short film, a man in a shabby apartment becomes obsessed with finding and killing a bug that is plaguing him. As he searches for the bug, the man becomes increasingly desperate and unhinged. The film has a surprise ending that leaves the viewer questioning the reality of what they just watched.

Decasia (2002) is a documentary film that delves into the themes of decay and nihilism. The film utilizes repurposed footage from the archive, creating a surreal and abstract viewing experience. With no dialogue, the film presents a symphony of images depicting the decomposition of nitrate film, accompanied by a haunting musical score. The filmmakers use this unique approach to reflect on the ephemeral nature of existence and the inevitability of decay.

On what apparently is a parallel world, time flows in a much slower pace than normal. The ocean remains on a solid state of matter as the eccentric individuals who inhabit this land casually wander over it.

An abstract ballet set to "I've Never Seen a Smile Like Yours".

The Joy of Learning is an avant-garde film set in 1960s Vietnam. It delves into the themes of revolution, education, and the cultural and political climate of that era. The film takes a thought-provoking approach to explore the impact of these factors on society and individuals. Through its experimental and abstract filmmaking techniques, it aims to challenge conventional notions of storytelling and provoke introspection.

Tarantella is a short animated film from 1940 that combines abstract shapes and visuals with music. It is considered to be a masterpiece of modernism and avant-garde filmmaking. The film explores the concept of visual music and showcases the creativity and innovation of abstract animation.

In the industrial landscape of Russia, a mysterious and violent world unfolds. Through a series of surreal conversations in a bar, an old woman recounts tales of her past as a prostitute and the deaths she has witnessed. The film challenges traditional narrative structure and explores themes of industrialization, postmodernism, and the emptiness of the human experience.

Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen gets his own story. Boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. Boy meets boy!

A critique of materialism, the film is about a young couple who live in a rundown empty apartment. Their love is so strong that it makes the water flow and the electricity work, but when they start purchasing furniture and knickknacks, they fight and grow apart.

Anemic Cinema is a 1926 silent film that delves into the surreal and abstract world of avant-garde art. The film explores themes of nihilism and dadaism, taking viewers on a visually captivating journey through a circle of abstract and fragmented imagery. Through its innovative use of typography and rhythmic patterns, Anemic Cinema challenges traditional narrative structures and invites the audience to contemplate the meaning of existence and the role of art in a chaotic world.

Peter is the dark brooding type. Leading a vacuous, shapeless life, he longs for the ideal woman, while at the same time, half heartedly continuing with his habitual girlfriend, Marusa , who is considerably older, a fact that Peter is quick to point out. As an aging actress, struggling for parts in her local theatre, she oozes insecurity and breathes uncertainty. Together, they spend their time in the local restaurant, smoking, drinking and trading verbal blows. "I bet you'll just end up a drunk," she tells Peter each time. Peter just grins and tells her how old she looks. Compounded by a thankless director who soon shows her the door, Marusa finds her identity being squeezed harder and harder against the wall. To escape, Peter and Marusa dream...

In the year 2012 historian Raimo Lappalainen wants to illustrate how life was 50 years earlier. He becomes obsessed with the fate of a 1970s nude model Saara Turunen, and finds a perfect actress to reconstruct her life and death in front of a TV camera. Meanwhile, a strike at a nuclear plant is covered up by the media.

A man who leads a lonely existence with his young daughter accidentally gets involved with a robbery before a manhunt ensues.

Castro Street is an avant-garde documentary film that explores the vibrant and noisy atmosphere of Castro Street in 1966. Through its experimental style, the film depicts the industrial and urban landscape, featuring images of street signs, oil refineries, locomotives, trucks, and various urban noises. The film serves as a preserved piece of history, providing a unique glimpse into the past.

Speechless is a visually captivating short film that delves into the essence of female anatomy and the energy of chakra. Through abstract imagery and symbolism, the film takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey of self-discovery and connection to the divine feminine. It explores the power and beauty of the vulva as a sacred symbol and celebrates the interconnectedness of the physical and spiritual realms.

Rainbow Dance is an abstract promotional film that features dancing and rain. The film showcases various dancing scenes, including one with silhouette dancers in the rain. It also includes imagery of a spinning coin, a savings bank, and other abstract elements. The film has a unique avant-garde style and incorporates various animation techniques such as rotoscoping and motion capture.

A high-speed view of Paris via train-track; Zooming down the Seine by boat. Chomette's first film, Games of Reflections and Speed, traverses tunnels and elevated railways to produce a disarming rhythm.